There’s no better time to set goals, then at the beginning of a new year. And while many may be planning to kick a bad habit, join a gym, or pick up a hobby, horse riders have their own version of resolutions. Our dreams and goals almost always include our four-legged equine friends. Now’s your…
The ground freezes, then thaws, freezes, then thaws, and this never-ending cycle keeps your paddock in a near-constant state of muddiness. Though some moisture is good for your horse’s hooves, standing around in mud and muck for long periods of time can wreak havoc, causing thrush and even scratches. Though we can’t stop the rain,…
I do not have any children. All of my kids are four legged fur babies. I am completely ok with this and it is decision my husband and I came to together. However, it’s not always easy for others to understand. We know that and I know that there are some folks out there that…
I am sure I am not alone when I say that I have hundreds of photos of my horse on my phone. As horse owners, we love having pictures of our steeds. Whether you’re using a fancy camera or your phone camera, these five tips will help you create beautiful images of your favorite equine….
Christmas is in full swing, my horses look like wooly bears in their pastures as our big wreath on the barn shines down on them. Our day officially ends here in Ohio at 5:10 p.m. and it is dark by 5:30 p.m. The Winter Solstice hits our northern hemisphere Friday, December 21, our shortest day…
Sometimes, we need a little motivation to get through the day. What a gift it is to ride horses! As horse lovers and owners, we need to remember just how lucky we are. Not everyone has a velvet nose to kiss, a back to climb abroad, and soft brown eyes that watch over us with…
I am accumulating the number of horses I’ve started myself and I really do love starting them with my own program. We’ve all heard that not every horse is as easy to back or continue on up the levels with as the next. As my two up and comers are turning six and five this year,…
If you read my last guest blog (if not, here is a direct link so you can catch up) you may remember that Chloe was recently “jumping” raised cavaletti poles like they were cross country obstacles. After this particular ride, my trainer was talking about how she was going to exercise some of the horses…
From chocolate to bread to fruit, It’s tempting to want to feed our horses all the treats that we enjoy. And many horses aren’t picky they may very well eat anything we try to feed them. But which treats are actually safe and healthy to feed your horse? Fruits Many fruits make safe treats for…
Between the shopping, the visiting, the parties, and gift wrapping, it’s enough to stress the most even-keeled horse owner. If you consider yourself to be…well…the chillaxed type except for around the holidays you’re not alone. The holidays can be tough on horse owners. Despite our best intentions, we feel that we can’t get enough done….
